Security Operations Lead

Verizon Connect is guiding a connected world on the go by automating, optimizing and revolutionizing the way people, vehicles and things move through the world. Our full suite of industry-defining solutions and services put innovation, automation and connected data to work for customers and help them be safer, more efficient and more productive. With more than 3,500 dedicated employees in 15 countries, we deliver leading mobile technology platforms and solutions.

As a SaaS leader, we know our talent is the most important component to our success. We hire top talent and empower them to do their best work. As a division of Verizon, we combine the fun and excitement of a start-up environment with the resources, operational excellence, and brand recognition of an established tech giant.

Verizon Connect is looking for a Security Operations Lead for the 24/7 security operations team. The lead will be the primary point of contact for the security operations team and will instruct a team of analysts. The Lead will play a key role in the continued development of the global Security Operations Center, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. This position is an exciting opportunity for you to lead enterprise security operations using the latest tech tools.

Key Areas of Responsibility:• Continually evaluate vendor's product strategies and future product statements and advise, which will be most appropriate to pursue;• Lead security investigations and management level communications;• Assist in implementation of new SOC tools and applications and processes;• Manage security projects and program development;• Identifies opportunities to improve security monitoring and operational tasks;• Actively develop new security operations playbooks and operating procedures in a dynamically changing environment;• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are being created and followed by the team;• Proven leadership skills and the ability to lead a globally distributed team;• In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices;• Participates in 24/7 on-call rotation as required.

What we’re looking for...

Basic Qualifications:• 4-7 years of experience as a security analyst, including the monitoring and correlation of log events to identify and resolve network intrusion attempts, hunting for suspicious activity based on anomalous activity and indicators of compromise from various intelligence feeds and toolsets, communicating directly with users and asset owners, and participating in the incident response process;• 2+ years of experience with logging and monitoring, data loss prevention, wireless security, user behavioral analytics, mobile device security, penetration testing, encryption, antivirus/anti-malware, secure development lifecycle, cloud security, and forensic investigations;• Experience with operating tool sets commonly used for security monitoring and incident analysis (i.e. Splunk, Qualys, McAfee ePO, Exabeam);• Experience leading incident response teams and efforts, including incident documentation;• Experience functioning as a key member of an implementation project team;• Demonstrated knowledge of systems hardening and vulnerability management;• Demonstrated knowledge of networks and network troubleshooting techniques and appliances, involving firewalls, routers, intrusion prevention systems, and/or web filtering devices;• BS or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline preferred;Preferred/Optional Skills:• Experience working in a global security operations role;• Understanding and experience in application and network security assessment methodologies, tools, and techniques;• Computer Forensics a plus; and security automation;• CISSP, SANS, and other security related certifications a plus;• Experience with cloud security is a plus;

Education:Bachelors in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

Physical Requirements:While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Employee is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch and lift up to 10 lbs.

VZConnect

When you join Verizon...

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.